My Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can be as minimal as a quick intermittent pain that is often described as a sharp catch, but can progress to a more constant dull ache down the arm. Commonly shoulder pain can result in aching that disrupts sleeping postures and results in restless sleeps and increased pain at night.

Problems in the shoulder can occur with everyday wear and tear, overuse or an isolated injury. While there are many causes of shoulder pain, it is important to have an accurate diagnosis so that the appropriate treatment is implemented.

When manually treating the shoulder, there are many techniques that can be used. A common technique is joint mobilization. If a joint is stiff and not moving in its full range, a therapist can manually [...]

Often, people have shoulder pain because their shoulder is not sitting in proper alignment, or not moving properly, because the surrounding muscles are not properly balanced. That is, some muscles can be overly strong while [...]